Falls Church School Board Work Session - May 23, 2023

The Falls Church School Board Work Session began last night with a presentation by the Meridian Gun Violence Prevention Club. Elijah Pelton and Rachel Grooms (above center) passionately shared details about the club's focus and initiatives. Gun Violence Awareness Day is June 2nd. Dr. Jennifer Santiago, the Director of Equity and Excellence, and Julie Macrina, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, then briefed the board on the upcoming Summer School plans. The Summer School is scheduled from July 10th to July 28th this year. The board also received an update from Andy Young, Falls Church Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, on the Government Operations Energy Action Plan. This initiative aims to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability within the city's government operations. The board was also briefed on the developments related to Collective Bargaining Agreements. Chief Legal Officer Tricia Minson informed the board that both FCCPS Certified and Non-Certified staff members had voted in favor of unionizing during the election held over the past two days.